Rudy Gay is an American basketball player and here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements
Rudy Gay is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Utah Jazz. Let’s know more about Gay’s life, career, net worth, etc.
Rudy Gay Facts
| Birth Place | Brooklyn, New York |
| Father’s Name | Rudy Gay Sr. |
| Mother’s Name | Rae Gay |
| Star Sign | Leo |
| College | University of Connecticut (2004–2006) |
| Net Worth (2021) | $40 million |
| Salary (2021) | $5.9 million |
| Age | 35 |
| Date of Birth | August 17, 1986 |
| Height (ft) | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 113 kgs (250 lbs) |
| Nationality | American |
| NBA Draft Year | 2006 |
| NBA Draft Pick | Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall |
| Playing Career | 2006–present |
| Position | Small forward / Power forward |
| Teams | Memphis Grizzlies (2006–2013) Toronto Raptors (2013) Sacramento Kings (2013–2017) San Antonio Spurs (2017–2021) Utah Jazz (2021–present) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Ecko Wray (m. 2013) |
| Children | Clinton, Dean |
| Endorsements | Nike, Puma, Mobli Media, and Hyperice |
Rudy Gay Career
Rudy Carlton Gay Jr. a.k.a Rudy Gay was the 2006, Round 1, 8th overall draft pick by the Houston Rockets. However, Gay was later traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. Gay plays in the position of Small forward / Power forward and he was also named to the 2007 NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Gay played college basketball for the University of Connecticut from 2004 to 2006. Gay had an excellent college career and was a unanimous Big East All-Rookie Team selection and was also the Big East Rookie of the Year (2005).
After playing college basketball, Gay was selected eighth overall in the 2006 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets. He was later traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Gay played for the Memphis Grizzlies from 2006 to 2013. In his rookie year, that is the 2006-07 season, Gay played 78 games, averaging 10.8 points, 1.3 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game. Consequently, Gay was named to the 2007 NBA All-Rookie First Team.
On January 30, 2013, the Grizzlies traded Gay to the Toronto Raptors. Then on December 9, 2013, the Raptors traded Gay to the Sacramento Kings. Gay played for the Kings from 2013 to 2017.
Further, on July 6, 2017, Gay signed with the San Antonio Spurs. Gay played for the Spurs from 2017 to 2021. With the Spurs, Gay played in the NBA Playoffs two-times but could not win any championship.
Finally, on August 6, 2021, Gay signed with the Utah Jazz on a three-year deal.
Rudy Gay Achievements
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2007)
- Consensus second-team All-American (2006)
- First-team All-Big East (2006)
- Big East Rookie of the Year (2005)
- Big East All-Rookie Team (2005)
- First-team Parade All-American (2004)
- McDonald’s All-American (2004)
- Gold Medal at the 2010 FIBA World Cup held in Turkey
- Gold Medal at the 2014 FIBA World Cup held in Spain
Rudy Gay Worth and Salary
According to sources, Gay has a net worth of $40 million as of 2021. Most of his net worth is acquired from his salary and various endorsements.
According to Spotrac, Gay signed a 3 year / $18,553,500 contract with the Utah Jazz, including $18,553,500 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $6,184,500.
In 2021-22, Gay will earn a base salary of $5,890,000, while carrying a cap hit of $5,890,000 and a dead cap value of $5,890,000.
Rudy Gay Personal Life
Born in Brooklyn, New York, 35-year-old Gay is the son of Rudy Gay Sr. and Rae Gay. Rudy’s father, Rudy Gay Sr., is the former lead singer of the R&B group Ace Spectrum and band director for The Stylistics.
Furthermore, Gay has a brother named Eric Gay.
According to reports, Gay is married to his long-time girlfriend Ecko Wray since 2013.
Gay and Wray have two sons named Clinton, and Dean.
Rudy Gay Endorsements
According to speculations, Gay has endorsement deals with Nike, Puma, Mobli Media, and Hyperice.
Further, Gay earns an estimated $600,000 annually from endorsements alone.
FAQs about Rudy Gay
| What is the age of Rudy Gay? |
| Rudy Gay is 35 years old and he was born on August 17, 1986. |
| What is the net worth of Rudy Gay? |
| Rudy Gay has a net worth of $40 million as of 2021. |
| Where was Rudy Gay born? |
| Rudy Gay was born in Brooklyn, New York. |
| In which year was Rudy Gay drafted? |
| Rudy Gay was drafted in the year 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall. |
| In what position does Rudy Gay play? |
| Rudy Gay plays in the position of Small forward / Power forward. |
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